While any of these cleaning methods can be used for most types of blinds, here are some tips for cleaning the different types blinds:

Vertical Blinds:

To dust your vertical blinds, use a feather duster, white cloth glove, or a wide natural fiber paint brush in up and down strokes to dust each vane individually.

To vacuum vertical blinds, fully close the blinds and turn them to one side. Slowly vacuum the individual slats on the lowest setting with a brush attachment from top to bottom.

To wash the blinds, use a wet sponge with mild soap and warm water to wash each vane in a downward motion.

To avoid damaging vertical blinds, always clean from top to bottom to prevent the vane from pulling out of the clip.

Horizontal Blinds:

To remove dust, simply dust and wash the blinds with a cloth or clean sock.

For deeper cleaning, take the blinds down and soak them in a bathtub with a mild detergent. Using a soft brush, gently scrub both sides of the slats. After soaking, rinse the blinds with clean water. Simply hang the blinds up to allow them to completely dry.

Pro tip: if you have a whirlpool tub, turn on the jets for a few minutes to reduce scrubbing!

Faux Wood Blinds

To dust, simply close the blinds and vacuum each side with a dust brush attachment on the lowest setting.

For a deeper clean, wipe each side with a 50:50 mixture of water and vinegar on a microfiber cloth or clean sock. Do not use abrasive cleaners or chemical solvents.

For heavier cleaning, wipe with plain water. Avoid saturating the wood by wiping excess water to prevent spotting, discoloration or warping.

Do not use ultrasonic cleaning or chemical solvents!

Fabric Shades

To clean fabric shades or coverings, vacuum with a brush attachment on the lowest setting. You can also blow away dirt with a hair dryer on the cool setting or with compressed air.

For deeper spot cleaning, use a sponge or microfiber cloth dampened with warm soapy water without oversaturating. Allow the blinds to completely dry before raising them.

If you have any questions or concerns about how to properly clean your specific type of blinds, do not hesitate to call us today! Classic Window Coverings serves all of Bend, Oregon and the surrounding cities.

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